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Oude Spoorbaan green residential streets, mature trees and local housing context
Oude Spoorbaan green residential streets, mature trees and local housing context

Oude Spoorbaan in brief

Oude Spoorbaan is a named CBS buurt in the municipality of Eindhoven, within the Rozenknopje wijk and the wider municipal Gestel district. The paid-parking map identifies area 712 between Mauritsstraat, Hoogstraat, Keizer Karel V Singel and Karel de Grotelaan. Within that frame, Hoogstraat and Karel de Grotelaan contain older apartments and mixed urban housing, while Hagenkampweg Zuid, Baarsstraat, Palingstraat, Princessenlaan and Frederik Hendrikplein include larger family homes, corners and renovated stock. Goudvisstraat adds newer apartment evidence. These contexts belong to one administrative neighbourhood and remain distinct valuation environments.

The 2025 CBS row records 38% single-family homes and 62% multi-family homes. Ninety-one percent of homes are older than ten years, and 36% are owner occupied while 64% are rented. That mix helps explain why an apartment at Karel de Grotelaan can have a very different evidence set from a family home on Hagenkampweg Zuid. The average household size is 1.5 and cars per household average 0.5, which fits a compact urban setting with cycling and public transport alongside car use.

Best suited to: buyers and owners who want established Eindhoven services, varied housing, short average distances to schools and daily shopping, and a practical Gestel position for city and employment connections.

Less suitable if: you need a predominantly detached village setting, private parking as a default, a large local rental choice in every price band, or a quiet frontage separated from all traffic and parking activity.

Local profileOude Spoorbaan
Municipality / provinceEindhoven, Noord-Brabant
CBS buurt codeBU07727120
Population2,175 residents, CBS 86165NED 2025
Households1,420; average household size 1.5
Housing stock1,315 homes
Average WOZ€338,000, CBS 2025
Housing type38% single-family; 62% multi-family
Tenure36% owner occupied; 64% rented or other landlord classifications
Housing age91% of homes older than ten years
Average distancesGP 0.5 km; supermarket 0.6 km; childcare 0.4 km; primary school 0.6 km
Density and area27 ha land, high urban address density and CBS urbanity class 1
CharacterMixed apartment and family housing in Gestel, with changing edges and parking conditions

Your next step in Oude Spoorbaan

Local property market

CBS 2025 context compared with Eindhoven and the Netherlands

MeasureOude SpoorbaanEindhovenNetherlands
Residents2,175249,03518,044,027
Households1,420130,3048,430,352
Average household size1.5about 1.9about 2.1
Housing stock1,315121,1918,274,478
Average WOZ€338,000€391,000€398,000
Single-family homes38%58%63%
Multi-family homes62%about 42%about 37%
Owner occupied36%44%57%
Cars per household0.50.81.1
GP distance0.5 km0.8 km1.1 km
Supermarket distance0.6 km0.7 km1.0 km
Childcare distance0.4 km0.6 km0.7 km
Primary-school distance0.6 km0.7 km0.8 km

Oude Spoorbaan is more apartment-heavy, has fewer owner-occupied homes and records fewer cars per household than Eindhoven and the Netherlands. Its average WOZ sits below the Eindhoven and national averages in the selected CBS series, which is consistent with its tenure and housing mix. These comparisons provide context for a buyer’s questions. They do not calculate a value for a particular apartment, terrace, corner or family home.

Oude Spoorbaan CBS 2025 property context with residents, households, homes, average WOZ and housing mix
Oude Spoorbaan CBS 2025 property context with residents, households, homes, average WOZ and housing mix

Four dated market signals

Funda neighbourhood information, checked 24 August 2026. The Dutch information page displayed 14 homes for sale and no rentals, an average asking price of €362,488, average asking price of €4,857 per m² and average selling time of 24 days based on 55 homes sold in the previous twelve months. The English view displayed 17 homes, about €362,845 and €4,847 per m². Portal views can update at different moments, so a count is always date-specific.

Huiswaardemeter, August 2026 snapshot. The page listed 1,315 homes, an estimated average value of €464,169, a +3.6% year trend, eight homes for sale, an average asking price of €433,052, an estimated average home value of €448,339 and an average overbidding signal of +7.2%. The page displays two inconsistent per-square-metre labels. That conflicting field is excluded from this guide. Estimated portal values are models and do not replace an inspection or verified comparable-sales analysis.

Buurtje, checked 24 August 2026. The neighbourhood page reported 68 homes sold in the previous year, average asking price €434,831 and average asking price around €4,998 per m². It places a supermarket and GP around 0.6 km away, a primary school around 0.7 km away and Eindhoven station around 2.6 km away. These distances and price fields have their own boundary and update rules.

JuisteMakelaar, checked 24 August 2026. Its wider Eindhoven context showed a median sale signal around €475,000, an Eindhoven average around €450,000 and a median selling time of 28 days. This is a city-level comparison, not an Oude Spoorbaan sample, so it should not be combined with the neighbourhood figures.

What the snapshots can and cannot tell you

The spread between the portal figures reflects housing mix, sample size and update timing. An apartment with 48–74 m², a 1920s terrace on a plot and a 1980s family corner home are all visible within or immediately around the same neighbourhood search. A single average hides those differences. Use the numbers to ask whether a current listing is unusually compact, recently renovated, energy-efficient, large-plot or exposed to a busy edge. Keep the report independent from an asking price or a desired outcome.

Selling time also needs care. A home may have been reduced, withdrawn, relisted or marketed before the displayed period. A 24-day signal cannot promise that a new listing will sell in 24 days. For refinancing, the lender’s purpose and valuation date lead the evidence search. For a purchase, compare the home’s condition, VvE or plot, energy and access with completed evidence. For a sale, treat asking pages as context and keep the valuation separate from an agent’s pricing strategy.

Conditional outlook for the next 12–24 months

Oude Spoorbaan’s established location, short service distances and access to Gestel and Eindhoven employment can support continued interest. Affordability, mortgage rates, building condition, VvE quality and the supply of well-presented homes remain decisive. The broader Gestel housing and school programmes can change services and construction activity, while paid parking and opkoopbescherming shape some buyer and landlord decisions. A cycle connection or public-space improvement may help active travel after delivery, and works can also bring temporary access changes. Treat every outlook statement as conditional and check live municipal notices.

DriverEvidencePossible effectAddress-level check
Mortgage affordabilityMixed apartment and family stock, 36% owner occupationBudgets can constrain offers even when demand is steadyCurrent rate, income test, lender wording and valuation buffer
SupplyFunda showed a limited dated sample and no rentals on the Dutch pageA well-presented home can attract attentionNew listings, reductions, withdrawals and final sales
VvE conditionMany multi-family homes and newer Goudvisstraat apartmentsReserve and planned works affect ownership costsMinutes, long-term plan, reserve, service charge and assessments
Parking policyArea 712 paid parking and permit streetsConvenience varies by title and household needsPermit eligibility, visitor rules, private rights and evening pressure
Gestel planningKastelenplein renewal and school programme are broader contextFuture amenity and temporary construction effects are possibleLive notices, boundaries, timing, access and environmental effects
Energy and maintenance91% older stock, with labels from A/A++ to D/E in examplesEfficient documented homes can stand apartLabel, invoices, roof, glazing, heating and ventilation
Employment accessGestel links to city, High Tech Campus and De RunSupports practical demand for some householdsPeak journey, cycling comfort, parking and sound

Local evidence and comparability

Current exampleVisible detailsComparability question
Karel de Grotelaan 263 EApartment, 74 m², 1956, about €360,000, label E in the Buurtje recordSame floor, outlook, VvE, storage, lift and renovation need?
Karel de Grotelaan 197 CApartment, 74 m², 1956, about €350,000Same block evidence, parking, position and service charges?
Isabellastraat 2873 m², about €350,000, label CApartment or house form, outdoor space, access and measured area?
Hoogstraat 13896 m², 168 m² plot, about €500,000, label CPlot, extension, frontage, noise and permit history?
Hagenkampweg Zuid 101about 129–132 m², 160 m² plot, about €615,000, label A/C listing signalsCorner position, date, label and renovation evidence?
Hagenkampweg Zuid 130about 148 m², about €650,000, label CLarger family-home scale and plot; no apartment comparison
Baarsstraat 25about 87–93 m², 81 m² plot, about €475,000, label ARenovation level, plot, parking, frontage and energy evidence?
Princessenlaan 47about 112–118 m², about €559,000, label A++High-label family home, plot and final sale evidence?
Goudvisstraat 6Apartment, 83 m², built 2020, about €465,000New-build specifications, VvE economics, balcony and parking?
Goudvisstraat 16Apartment, 87 m², built 2020, about €475,000Same building, floor, storage, service charge and exposure?

All examples were visible asking examples checked on 24 August 2026 through Funda or Buurtje. The amounts are not represented as final transaction prices. A lender-ready report should use verified completed sales and make adjustments for living area, plot, floor, building period, condition, energy, parking, access, VvE and valuation date. A nearby street can offer useful evidence while still requiring a clear adjustment explanation.

What drives value in Oude Spoorbaan?

Representative brick apartments and family housing in Oude Spoorbaan, Eindhoven
Representative brick apartments and family housing in Oude Spoorbaan, Eindhoven

Home type and exact building

The CBS 62% multi-family share means the building itself carries much of the valuation story. For an apartment, the floor, lift, balcony, storage, common façade and roof responsibility, VvE reserve, planned works, service charge, lease or erfpacht and parking right can matter as much as the postcode. For a single-family home, plot, garden orientation, extension, parking, privacy, measured area, roof and street position are central.

The older apartment blocks on Karel de Grotelaan create a different comparison set from Goudvisstraat’s 2020 apartments. A 1920s Hoogstraat terrace can require different maintenance evidence from a 1980s Hagenkampweg Zuid corner. A professional report keeps construction period and ownership structure visible instead of transferring one portal average across all types.

Street position, sound and access

The parking boundary, Hoogstraat, Karel de Grotelaan, Keizer Karel V Singel and Hagenkampweg Zuid give the neighbourhood several edge conditions. A front bedroom facing a busy movement line has a different sound and ventilation profile from a rear bedroom facing a courtyard. Parking convenience can be strong on one block and pressured on another. A cycle connection can improve access while a construction phase changes it temporarily. Visit at morning, afternoon and evening peaks where the decision depends on sound, crossing or parking.

FactorQuestions for Oude SpoorbaanValuation relevance
Street frontageIs the address interior, on Hoogstraat, near Karel de Grotelaan, or close to the Keizer Karel V Singel edge?Sound, privacy, access, outlook and comparable selection
Floor and liftWhich floor, lift, stairs and balcony apply?Accessibility, buyer pool and VvE evidence
Plot and gardenAre boundaries, orientation, drainage and shared paths documented?Usability, rights and maintenance
Measured areaDoes NEN 2580 area match plans and listing?€/m² comparisons and lender confidence
EnergyWhat do label, glazing, insulation, heating, ventilation and solar evidence show?Running cost and retrofit risk
ConditionAre roof, façade, damp, foundation, boiler and installations documented?Cost, risk and comparable adjustments
ParkingIs a permit, driveway, garage or bay private and recorded?Convenience and legal certainty
VvEAre reserve, minutes, long-term plan and planned assessments available?Future costs and financeability
PlanningAre works, permits or new uses near the address?Valuation-date context and temporary nuisance

Micro-location patterns

Karel de Grotelaan apartment blocks: older multi-family stock, compact floor areas in current examples and varied labels. Check floor, lift, storage, VvE, façade, roof, parking and renovation evidence.

Hoogstraat and older side streets: terraces and apartments with differing plots, frontage and building age. Check extensions, permits, damp, roof, measured area and traffic exposure.

Hagenkampweg Zuid and Palingstraat family homes: larger living areas and plots in the current sample, with corner and terrace differences. Check garden, driveway, sound, renovation and energy evidence.

Baarsstraat, Princessenlaan and Frederik Hendrikplein: older family streets with a mix of renovated, high-label and less-updated homes. A high label is useful evidence, while workmanship, ventilation and remaining maintenance still need inspection.

Goudvisstraat newer apartments: newer construction and VvE documentation can make this evidence more comparable within the building than with a 1956 block. Check service charge, parking, storage, balcony and warranty information.

Before relying on a valuation, gather the address, lender purpose and date, purchase agreement if available, cadastral record, measurement report, energy label, permits, renovation invoices, parking rights, VvE documents, lease or erfpacht terms, access arrangements and any tenancy information. Mention locked rooms, shared entrances, outbuildings, work in progress, moisture, cracks, solar panels and planned assessments during intake.

For a purchase mortgage, the report should match the lender’s request and property purpose. For refinancing or a mortgage increase, the valuation date and current legal/physical condition take priority. For renovation value, provide plans, specifications, quotes and the assumptions for the completed work. For a private decision, agree the intended use before the inspection so the evidence and report wording are clear.

Living in Oude Spoorbaan

Daily rhythm in Gestel

Oude Spoorbaan gives residents a compact Eindhoven setting with short average distances to a GP, supermarket, childcare and primary school. It also has a mixed household profile: the CBS row records 1,420 households, average size 1.5 and 0.5 cars per household. The result can suit a buyer who wants cycling and city services without living in the centre, while a family comparing detached village areas may prefer more outdoor space and private parking.

The everyday experience depends on the block. A top-floor apartment can offer light and a broad view while bringing lift or roof questions. A terrace near a school can make the morning easier while bringing peak movement. A corner with a driveway can reduce parking friction while carrying more façade and garden maintenance. Use a visit, current maps and the building file to test the story.

Families, schools and childcare

CBS records average distances of 0.6 km to a primary school and 0.4 km to childcare. Buurtje identifies De Troubadour and Jan Nieuwenhuizenschool as nearby references. The municipality’s Gestel school programme covers temporary accommodation and later phases involving several Gestel schools. Capacity, admissions, BSO, opening hours and the safe school journey remain address- and provider-specific; confirm them directly before making a decision.

Families should walk or cycle the school journey at the time it will be used, check crossing points, storage, garden safety and the distance to sport or childcare, and consider how parking works at the front door. An area-average distance does not say whether the journey is pleasant for a child, whether a place is available, or whether a school is the right fit.

International and expat households

Oude Spoorbaan sits inside Eindhoven’s Brainport employment region and may work well for an international household that values city access, varied housing and short daily distances. English-friendly intake can reduce friction when a lender or adviser uses Dutch terms. Formal lender and municipal documents can still be Dutch, so retain the original wording and request clarification for NWWI, NHG, NRVT, WOZ and valuation-date terminology.

Expat considerationPractical question
Work commuteWhat is the door-to-door journey to the employer at peak time and after late shifts?
English intakeWhich Dutch terms in the lender request need explanation before inspection?
School and childcareIs capacity confirmed, and does the daily journey work for the household?
Rental-to-buy moveAre supply, deposit, financing and documentation ready for a competitive listing?
Car-light livingIs the supermarket, school, station and work connection comfortable by bike or bus?
Airport and visitorsWhat transfer time and late-arrival option works from the exact address?

Safety and environment

Use the police neighbourhood information, municipal data and an in-person visit to understand current safety. Incident and perception data change, and a small boundary can make a rate unstable. Public copy avoids an absolute safe/unsafe label. The useful question is whether the home’s entrance, storage, parking, lighting, garden edge, cycle connection and evening activity fit the household.

For environmental context, check the exact address in Atlas Leefomgeving and RIVM tools for road and rail noise, air, heat, water, soil and other layers. Then compare the maps with seller disclosures and inspection evidence. A busy front elevation can coexist with a quieter rear garden, while glazing and ventilation can change how a map signal is experienced. Check drainage, crawl-space moisture, foundation indicators, trees, paved surfaces, ventilation and any planned works.

CheckWhat to look at
NoiseRoad, rail, parking, school and construction sound at different times
Air and trafficFront/rear orientation, ventilation and outdoor use
Water and drainageGarden levels, crawl space, damp, surface water and maintenance
Soil and older usesOfficial layers, disclosures, investigation or remediation evidence
Heat and shadeTree canopy, paved areas, orientation, glazing and summer ventilation
Lighting and accessEntrance visibility, storage, shared paths and evening movement

Getting around

Buurtje’s dated profile places Eindhoven station about 2.6 km from Oude Spoorbaan. Use the current Bravo planner and 9292 for the exact stop, line, service day, disruption and holiday period. Check walking and cycling crossings, transfer time, evening service, accessibility and school peaks. A map distance alone does not capture a short but uncomfortable crossing, a transfer that ends early, or parking pressure after work.

The neighbourhood can be practical for city-centre, Gestel, High Tech Campus and De Run employment connections. Car use remains useful for large shopping, school logistics and shift work, while the CBS 0.5-car average suggests many households combine modes. Compare the actual home’s storage, permit rights, bicycle security, bus stop and peak journey with your routine.

Amenities and leisure

Everyday services include nearby schools and childcare, a GP, supermarkets, playground provision and the broader Gestel network of sport, health and community facilities. CBS’s 0.6 km supermarket and 0.5 km GP indicators support a practical daily-life picture. They are averages, so check the exact shop, opening hours, provider, accessibility and the trip you will make.

The area can suit households that enjoy an urban neighbourhood with short service distances and cycling options. People who want restaurants, culture and late activity at the front door may prefer a centre location, while residents who want detached gardens and very low traffic may prefer a village edge. The relevant valuation questions are frontage, storage, parking, outdoor space, maintenance, sound and the buyer pool for that property type.

Planning and local change

The municipality’s December 2025 housing announcement describes the wider Kastelenplein Gestel renewal, at least 800 homes and an 85% affordable target. It is a broader Gestel programme and its boundary, timing and mix must be checked against the exact Oude Spoorbaan address. The municipal school programme likewise covers a wider set of Gestel locations. Check the current Omgevingsplan, permits, notices, consultation documents, construction access and environmental effects before relying on a future improvement.

Eindhoven open data maps Oude Spoorbaan to WIJgebied Gestel and lists the area in the opkoopbescherming working area. Paid parking area 712 includes named permit streets and a digital visitor arrangement. These policies may affect a landlord, buyer, visitor or household with two cars. They are useful decision context rather than a direct price adjustment.

Costs beyond the price

Budget for transfer tax where applicable, notary and mortgage costs, adviser fees, insurance, municipal charges, energy, maintenance, parking permits, VvE service charges, storage, travel and any translation or specialist advice. Apartment ownership should include VvE reserves, planned assessments, lift, façade and roof responsibilities. Older family stock can need reserves for roof, façade, heating, glazing, drainage, garden walls and extensions. Keep recent invoices and permits so the appraiser can distinguish documented improvements from assumptions.

The current standard validated residential valuation is €599 including VAT, NWWI validation where required, cadastral research and normal-area travel. A 24-hour option costs €60 extra when access, documents and validation timing allow. Calls are available 09:00–21:00, seven days a week, including weekends and public holidays, and the online request form is available 24/7. The standard complete report is normally delivered within 48 hours after an accessible inspection and complete file.

Neighbourhood variation around Oude Spoorbaan

Use these contexts to ask better questions. They are not a fixed ranking:

Local contextQuestions to test
Karel de Grotelaan apartmentsFloor, lift, VvE, service charge, label, storage, parking and façade/roof responsibility
Hoogstraat and older side streetsPlot, extension, permit, damp, roof, frontage, sound and measured area
Hagenkampweg Zuid and PalingstraatFamily-home size, corner position, garden, driveway, energy and traffic
Baarsstraat, Princessenlaan and Frederik HendrikpleinRenovation evidence, high-label claims, plot, parking and street setting
Goudvisstraat newer apartmentsVvE reserve, warranty, balcony, storage, parking and service charge
Keizer Karel V Singel and access edgesParking pressure, sound, air, privacy, crossing and current notices
Mauritsstraat and interior Gestel connectionsDaily walking/cycling comfort, frontage, school movement and evening activity

This structure helps an appraiser choose evidence that matches the home. It also helps a buyer compare an apartment and a family house without pretending that one portal average covers both.

Is Oude Spoorbaan a good place to buy?

Oude Spoorbaan can suit buyers who want established Eindhoven services, a mixed choice of apartments and family homes, short average distances to schools and daily needs, and access to Gestel, the city and employment areas. It may be less suitable for someone who expects detached housing, a private parking space by default, a large local rental supply or a quiet village edge.

The strongest decision is property-specific. Compare building type, measured area, floor or plot, condition, energy, legal rights, parking, VvE, environmental context, planning and verified comparable evidence. A lower neighbourhood WOZ than the city average can reflect the housing and tenure mix; it does not decide whether a renovated apartment, a 1920s terrace or an enlarged family corner is good value.

Before you rely on a valuation

Keep the lender’s exact request, valuation purpose and valuation date. A purchase mortgage, refinancing, mortgage increase, renovation value and private decision can require different assumptions or report wording. Gather the purchase agreement, measurement report, energy label, permits, renovation file, cadastral data, parking rights, VvE documents, lease terms and access information. Mention tenants, shared entrances, locked rooms, work in progress and any known defects during intake.

The inspection needs access to all relevant rooms, storage, balcony, garden, parking and common areas where applicable. A complete file lets the appraiser separate current condition from planned work and a portal asking figure from verified evidence. The report remains independent from a hoped-for sale price or borrowing amount.

Dirk-Jan Bonenkamp quote about green outlook, generous plots and the exact street position in Oude Spoorbaan
Dirk-Jan Bonenkamp is Cheetah Valuations’ NRVT-registered residential appraiser; he explains how green outlook, plot and the individual home belong together in a professional valuation.

How to request a Oude Spoorbaan report

Send the address, report purpose, lender or adviser wording, deadline, purchase agreement if available, measurement evidence, energy label, permits, renovation plans, cadastral or VvE documents and parking or access information. Dirk-Jan can clarify Dutch lender terminology in an English-friendly intake while keeping the formal report requirements clear. Calls are available from 09:00 to 21:00 every day, and the online request form is available 24/7.

Property valuation comparison

Compare Oude Spoorbaan with nearby Eindhoven neighbourhoods

Property valuation guide for Tuindorp

CBS 2025 places Oude Spoorbaan at 2,175 residents, 1,315 homes, an average WOZ value of €338,000, 38% single-family homes and 36% owner-occupied homes. Tuindorp records 2,875 residents, 1,455 homes, an average WOZ value of €414,000, 40% single-family homes and 49% owner-occupied homes. These are different neighbourhood boundaries, so the figures are useful context rather than a direct price promise.

In the August 2026 Funda snapshots, Oude Spoorbaan showed 14 active listings and an average asking price of €362,488, while the checked Funda snapshot for Tuindorp did not publish an active-listing count; it reported an average asking price of €446,548. The €84,060 difference is a market snapshot, not a measured difference between two specific homes.

Average asking price per m² was €4,857 in Oude Spoorbaan and €4,688 in Tuindorp. Average selling time was 24 days versus 23 days. The per-m² gap and the time gap should be read with the housing mix, floor area, plot size and sample size in mind.

The pattern makes sense when the stock is considered: Oude Spoorbaan has 38% single-family homes and 36% owner-occupied homes, while Tuindorp has 40% single-family homes and 49% owner-occupied homes. Larger detached homes, apartments, tenure, plot size, energy upgrades and street position can move an average more than the neighbourhood label itself. A higher portal figure does not by itself prove that one area is overvalued.

For a mortgage valuation, compare the exact home in Oude Spoorbaan with genuinely similar evidence in Tuindorp only when type, size, plot, condition, energy label, parking or VvE, legal title, valuation date and purpose line up. The figures help frame the conversation; they do not replace the inspection and lender-specific report.

Property valuation guide for Witte Dame

CBS 2025 places Oude Spoorbaan at 2,175 residents, 1,315 homes, an average WOZ value of €338,000, 38% single-family homes and 36% owner-occupied homes. Witte Dame records 2,250 residents, 1,645 homes, an average WOZ value of €375,000 and 15% owner-occupied homes. These are different neighbourhood boundaries, so the figures are useful context rather than a direct price promise.

In the August 2026 Funda snapshots, Oude Spoorbaan showed 14 active listings and an average asking price of €362,488, while the checked Funda snapshot for Witte Dame did not publish an active-listing count; it reported an average asking price of €540,714. The €178,226 difference is a market snapshot, not a measured difference between two specific homes.

Average asking price per m² was €4,857 in Oude Spoorbaan and €5,688 in Witte Dame. Average selling time was 24 days versus 42 days. The per-m² gap and the time gap should be read with the housing mix, floor area, plot size and sample size in mind.

The pattern makes sense when the stock is considered: Oude Spoorbaan has 38% single-family homes and 36% owner-occupied homes, while Witte Dame has 15% owner-occupied homes. Larger detached homes, apartments, tenure, plot size, energy upgrades and street position can move an average more than the neighbourhood label itself. A higher portal figure does not by itself prove that one area is overvalued.

For a mortgage valuation, compare the exact home in Oude Spoorbaan with genuinely similar evidence in Witte Dame only when type, size, plot, condition, energy label, parking or VvE, legal title, valuation date and purpose line up. The figures help frame the conversation; they do not replace the inspection and lender-specific report.

Property valuation guide for Bennekel-West/Gagelbosch

CBS 2025 places Oude Spoorbaan at 2,175 residents, 1,315 homes, an average WOZ value of €338,000, 38% single-family homes and 36% owner-occupied homes. Bennekel-West/Gagelbosch records 3,375 residents, 1,745 homes, an average WOZ value of €337,000, 63% single-family homes and 32% owner-occupied homes. These are different neighbourhood boundaries, so the figures are useful context rather than a direct price promise.

In the August 2026 Funda snapshots, Oude Spoorbaan showed 14 active listings and an average asking price of €362,488, while Bennekel-West/Gagelbosch showed 16 active listings at €427,143. The €64,655 difference is a market snapshot, not a measured difference between two specific homes.

Average asking price per m² was €4,857 in Oude Spoorbaan and €4,374 in Bennekel-West/Gagelbosch. Average selling time was 24 days versus 20 days. The per-m² gap and the time gap should be read with the housing mix, floor area, plot size and sample size in mind.

The pattern makes sense when the stock is considered: Oude Spoorbaan has 38% single-family homes and 36% owner-occupied homes, while Bennekel-West/Gagelbosch has 63% single-family homes and 32% owner-occupied homes. Larger detached homes, apartments, tenure, plot size, energy upgrades and street position can move an average more than the neighbourhood label itself. A higher portal figure does not by itself prove that one area is overvalued.

For a mortgage valuation, compare the exact home in Oude Spoorbaan with genuinely similar evidence in Bennekel-West/Gagelbosch only when type, size, plot, condition, energy label, parking or VvE, legal title, valuation date and purpose line up. The figures help frame the conversation; they do not replace the inspection and lender-specific report.

Relevant guides and next step

To compare this area with nearby towns and neighbourhoods, visit the Eindhoven property valuation comparison hub.

FAQ

What is Oude Spoorbaan?

Oude Spoorbaan is a CBS neighbourhood within Eindhoven’s Gestel district and the Rozenknopje wijk. It combines older apartments, terraces and corners with larger family homes and newer apartment stock. Hoogstraat, Karel de Grotelaan, Hagenkampweg Zuid, Baarsstraat, Palingstraat and Goudvisstraat illustrate the variation.

What does CBS record for Oude Spoorbaan?

CBS 86165NED records 2,175 residents, 1,420 households and 1,315 homes in 2025. The row records an average WOZ value of €338,000, 62% multi-family homes, 36% owner occupation and average distances of 0.6 km to a supermarket, 0.6 km to a primary school and 0.4 km to childcare. WOZ is an assessed value, not an asking price or a mortgage report.

How does the housing mix compare with Eindhoven?

Oude Spoorbaan records 62% multi-family homes and 36% owner occupation, compared with about 42% multi-family and 44% owner occupation for Eindhoven in the aligned CBS comparison. A city average should therefore not be applied to an Oude Spoorbaan apartment or family house without matching property evidence.

What did Funda show in August 2026?

The Dutch Funda neighbourhood page checked on 24 August 2026 showed 14 homes for sale and no rentals, average asking price €362,488, about €4,857 per m² and 24 days average selling time based on 55 homes sold in the displayed period. The English view displayed a slightly different count and average. Treat both as dated asking snapshots.

What does Huiswaardemeter show?

Its August 2026 page listed 1,315 homes, an estimated average value of €464,169, a +3.6% year trend, eight homes for sale, estimated average asking price €433,052 and an average overbidding signal of +7.2%. It displays conflicting per-square-metre labels, so that field is not repeated here. Portal models are context and do not replace a valuation.

Which current listings can help as local examples?

Examples checked on 24 August 2026 include Karel de Grotelaan 263 E and 197 C apartments around 74 m², Isabellastraat 28 around 73 m², Hoogstraat 138 around 96 m² on a 168 m² plot, Hagenkampweg Zuid 130 around 148 m², Baarsstraat 25 around 87–93 m², and newer Goudvisstraat apartments around 83–87 m². They are asking examples, not final sale evidence.

Are asking prices completed sales?

No. A listing amount is a seller’s asking position and can change before completion. A lender report uses verified comparable transactions, adjustments, inspection findings, legal information, purpose and valuation date. Keep the distinction visible when discussing a current listing.

What should a mortgage valuation cover?

The report should identify the exact home, living area and plot or apartment rights, legal title, extensions and permits, condition, energy performance, parking, VvE or shared-access information, comparable completed sales and the lender’s stated purpose and valuation date.

What matters most for an apartment?

Check floor, lift, balcony, storage, VvE minutes, reserve, long-term maintenance plan, service charges, common roof/façade responsibility, lease or erfpacht, parking and any planned assessment. Compare the apartment with similar building period, floor area, label, outlook and VvE evidence.

What matters most for a family home?

Check NEN 2580 area, plot, extension, permit, garden orientation, driveway, roof, façade, glazing, heating, ventilation, damp, foundation indicators, energy label, parking and street frontage. A larger plot or corner position can change the evidence set substantially.

Is Oude Spoorbaan suitable for families?

It can suit families who value varied housing, short average school and childcare distances, cycling and Gestel services. Check the actual school journey, capacity, garden safety, storage, parking, noise and commute from the address before relying on a neighbourhood description.

How close are schools and childcare?

CBS records average distances of 0.6 km to a primary school and 0.4 km to childcare. De Troubadour and Jan Nieuwenhuizenschool are nearby references in the Buurtje profile. Admissions, capacity, BSO, opening hours and eligibility must be confirmed with the provider or municipality.

What is nearby for shopping and healthcare?

CBS records an average 0.6 km to a large supermarket and 0.5 km to a GP. Buurtje reports similar distances. The exact provider, opening hours, accessibility and walking or cycling journey should be checked from the property rather than assumed from an average.

How does parking work?

Oude Spoorbaan sits in paid-parking area 712. Permit streets include parts of Aartshertog Albertweg, Baarsstraat, Christinastraat, Frederik Hendrikplein, Goudvisstraat, Hagenkampweg Zuid, Hoogstraat, Isabellastraat, Karel de Grotelaan, Keizer Karel V Singel, Palingstraat, Princessenlaan and nearby streets. Confirm the current permit, visitor arrangement and any private right for the address.

What public transport serves the neighbourhood?

Buurtje’s snapshot places Eindhoven station around 2.6 km away. Use the live Bravo and 9292 planners for the exact stop, line, service day, disruption and holiday period. Check crossings, walking and cycling comfort, transfer reliability and evening service for the routine you will actually use.

What planning should buyers watch?

The municipality’s wider Gestel housing announcement includes Kastelenplein renewal and at least 800 planned homes, while the Gestel school programme covers temporary accommodation and later phases for several schools. Check the live Omgevingsplan, permits, boundaries, phasing, access and environmental effects for the exact address before relying on future benefits.

Is there opkoopbescherming or paid parking?

Eindhoven open data lists Oude Spoorbaan in the opkoopbescherming working area, and municipal parking information identifies paid-parking area 712. These policies can affect a landlord, buyer, visitor or multi-car household. Confirm current rules and eligibility with the municipality.

How should I check safety and the environment?

Use police and municipal information for current incident and perception context. Check the exact address in Atlas Leefomgeving and RIVM tools for noise, air, heat, water and soil. Visit at different times and review seller disclosures, ventilation, drainage, foundations, lighting and access.

Which documents should I prepare?

Prepare the address, lender or adviser wording, purpose and deadline, purchase agreement if available, measurement report, energy label, permits, renovation invoices, cadastral record, parking rights, VvE minutes and long-term plan, lease terms and shared-access information. Mention locked spaces, tenants and work in progress during intake.

How much does the standard valuation cost?

The standard validated residential valuation is €599 including VAT, NWWI validation where required, cadastral research and normal-area travel. A 24-hour option costs €60 extra when access, documents and validation timing allow.

When is the report delivered?

After an accessible inspection and complete file, the standard report is normally delivered within 48 hours. Dirk-Jan can discuss a 24-hour option for €60 extra when the property, documents and validation sequence make it possible.

When can I call Cheetah Valuations?

Calls are available from 09:00 to 21:00, seven days a week, including weekends and public holidays. The online request form is available 24/7.

Can international buyers use the service?

Yes. Dirk-Jan provides an English-friendly intake while formal Dutch lender wording remains available for the report. Keep the original lender request and ask which NWWI, NHG, NRVT, WOZ or valuation-date terms need explanation.

Who prepares the report?

Dirk-Jan Bonenkamp is the NRVT-registered residential appraiser and NWWI appraiser behind Cheetah Valuations. He handles the intake, inspection and report process personally.